by design | Apr 12, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com If you don’t know Steven M. Goodpaster of Powell, you’ll hear about him. The Sevier County native is an emerging Knox County leader and is nicknamed “The General.” The Knoxville Focus caught up with the Knox County...
by design | Apr 12, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Edward Eugene Cox represented Georgia’s Second Congressional District for more than 25 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. In time, Cox would become one of the most powerful members of Congress. Those who knew him well described the fiery...
by design | Apr 12, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Seventeen area high school seniors, who excelled in academics and varsity sports in 2025-26, received the annual Johnny Mauer Award Friday at the Bearden Banquet Hall. The longtime award is named in honor of the late Mauer (Sept. 4, 1901– Dec. 20,...
by design | Apr 12, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay A District 4-3A soccer match couldn’t be decided in 80 minutes of regulation play and 20 more minutes of golden-goal overtime Thursday night. So, when the final whistle sounded, ending a 0-0 draw at Farragut Soccer Stadium between West High and the host...
by design | Apr 12, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Ijams Nature Center With less than one month until the Outlandish Adventure Festival kicks off, adventure seekers, families, and nature fans should plan ahead for this celebration of Knoxville’s trails, rocks, rivers, and outdoor spirit at Ijams Nature...
by design | Apr 11, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Boys and Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As usual, there will be a Meet-and-Greet at 6:05 p.m. with snacks and fellowship, followed by...
